Registered Nurse RN Patient Navigator Advanced Lung Disease

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona Department Name:

Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift:

Day Job Category:

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This RN Pt Navigator will provide inpatient and outpatient complex care coordination and oversight to ensure safe and appropriate care is provided to the Advanced Lung Disease patient populations. Additionally, they will improve patient care, patient satisfaction and throughput by providing: being the point of contact for the patient and caregivers, extensive patient teaching, monitoring patient progress and plan of care adherence, managing acute calls and needs, symptom management of advanced therapies, intervening as necessary as a patient advocate and patient educator.

This role will coordinate complex care with patient specialist and primary providers to ensure best outcomes are achieved both inpatient and ambulatory. Additionally, the navigator assesses, addresses, removes and prevents barriers to care thereby improving patient care, patient satisfaction and throughput. This specialized nurse is the point of contact and liaison for the patient and caregivers, provides extensive patient teaching, monitoring patient progress and plan of care adherence, managing acute calls and needs, nursing support, intervening as necessary as a patient advocate and patient educator.

This role will coordinate complex care with patient specialist, primary providers and resources to ensure best outcomes are achieved.

Location:

BUMG Advanced Lung Disease Clinic
755 E McDowell Rd, 3rd Floor Phoenix, AZ 85006

Seeking availability to work preferably Mon-Fri from 8-5, but would consider less days/hours.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

As a valued and respected BSS Staffing Services team member, you will enjoy:

Competitive wages

Paid orientation

Flexible Schedules (select positions)
Fewer Shifts Cancelled Weekly pay
403(b) Pre-tax retirement

Employee Assistance Program Employee wellness program

Discount Entertainment tickets

Restaurant/Shopping discounts

Auto Purchase Plan Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required POSITION SUMMARY This position provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. This position assists with informed decision-making; collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patient experience.

This position provides individual assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help identify and overcome barriers which may hinder quality medical and psychosocial patient care.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs.
2. Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes. Serves as a liaison for referring physicians and…